Mahe Travel Guide: 8 Places to Visit, How to Reach & Best Time

Places to visit in Mahe

8 places, grouped by kind. Each one shows how well it is verified: an official source, two independent sources, or not yet verified.

District headquarters 1

Mahe (district headquarters) Two sources

Location: Mahe · district headquarters

Headquarters of Mahe district (Wikipedia).

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Temples, churches and ashrams 2

St. Theresa Shrine Official source

Highlight · Location: to confirm

The Shrine of St. Theresa of Avila at Mahe is one of the oldest Shrines in India and probably the oldest in Malabar. According to the historical document, “De Missione Mahinensi in Malabaribus Commentarius” by Rev. (district portal; wording is the source's own claim)

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Puthalam Temple Official source

Location: to confirm

Puthalam in Mahe is an ancient temple of Bhagavathi. Every year there is ‘Thirayattam’ a kind of ancient art with divinity attached to it can be seen during the month of March. (district portal)

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Beaches, rivers and wetlands 4

Azhimukham Official source

Location: to confirm

Azhimukham is the estuary of Mayyazhi River and Arabian Sea. This picturesque location of Mahe which flanked by blue wavy ocean and rippling Mayyazhi river. In otherwords Mayyazhi means Beautiful Estuary. (district portal)

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Hillock (Mooppenkunnu) Official source

Location: to confirm

The Hillock is an impressive Heritage Picnic spot. The wooded Hillock has been aesthetically designed with modern amenities while at the same time the natural beauty of the Hillock is not compromised. (district portal)

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Walkway Official source

Location: to confirm

The walkway on the banks of River Mahe is one of a kind facility where aesthetics and purpose integrate together and extends one’s mind and soul huge satisfaction. (district portal)

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Water Sports Complex, Manjakkal Official source

Location: to confirm

The Water Sports Complex is located on the bank of the Mahe river, encircling a rocky area at the eastern border of Mahe. (district portal)

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Museums and culture 1

Museum & Government House Official source

Location: to confirm

The Government House now has embarked upon a new scheme to bring back the historical artefacts of the bygone days and a Museum has been established in this direction. (district portal)

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In depth: St. Theresa Shrine

Mahe is a former French enclave on the Kerala coast at the mouth of the Mayyazhi river; its portal lists the St Theresa shrine, the estuary and riverside walkway (district portal).

At a glance

Type: Temples, churches and ashrams Official source
Source: District portal Official source

History and significance

District formed: to confirm Two sources

What to see

Azhimukham: Azhimukham is the estuary of Mayyazhi River and Arabian Sea. This picturesque location of Mahe which flanked by blue wavy ocean and rippling Mayyazhi river. In otherwords Mayyazhi means Beautiful Estuary. (district portal)
Hillock (Mooppenkunnu): The Hillock is an impressive Heritage Picnic spot. The wooded Hillock has been aesthetically designed with modern amenities while at the same time the natural beauty of the Hillock is not compromised. (district portal)
Museum & Government House: The Government House now has embarked upon a new scheme to bring back the historical artefacts of the bygone days and a Museum has been established in this direction. (district portal)
Puthalam Temple: Puthalam in Mahe is an ancient temple of Bhagavathi. Every year there is ‘Thirayattam’ a kind of ancient art with divinity attached to it can be seen during the month of March. (district portal)
Walkway: The walkway on the banks of River Mahe is one of a kind facility where aesthetics and purpose integrate together and extends one’s mind and soul huge satisfaction. (district portal)
Water Sports Complex, Manjakkal: The Water Sports Complex is located on the bank of the Mahe river, encircling a rocky area at the eastern border of Mahe. (district portal)

Visiting

Timings, fees: Not published on the pages read. Confirm locally. Not yet verified

Festivals

Local festivals: Dates to confirm. Not yet verified

Visitor guidelines

Temples and the Ashram set their own dress and silence rules (estimate).

How to reach St. Theresa Shrine

By rail: Mahe station on the Kerala coast line (estimate).
By air: Kannur (CNN) and Kozhikode (CCJ) (estimate).

Month by month

Month	Temp °C	Sunrise	Sunset	Verdict
Jan	IMD normals to add	06:51	18:22	Best: cool, dry
Feb	IMD normals to add	06:50	18:35	Good
Mar	IMD normals to add	06:36	18:39	Warming
Apr	IMD normals to add	06:17	18:39	Hot, humid
May	IMD normals to add	06:04	18:44	Hot
Jun	IMD normals to add	06:04	18:52	Hot; light rain
Jul	IMD normals to add	06:11	18:56	Warm; south-west monsoon showers (Mahe very wet)
Aug	IMD normals to add	06:17	18:48	Warm
Sep	IMD normals to add	06:17	18:30	Warm
Oct	IMD normals to add	06:17	18:10	North-east monsoon: heavy rain; cyclone risk
Nov	IMD normals to add	06:25	18:01	North-east monsoon; cyclone risk
Dec	IMD normals to add	06:39	18:06	Good from mid-month

Suggested plans

One or two days: Azhimukham, Hillock (Mooppenkunnu), Museum & Government House, Puthalam Temple.

How to reach Mahe

By train: See "Getting there".
By air: Puducherry (PNY) (Incredible India).
By road: See "Getting there".
Headquarters: Mahe
Coast: Coastal

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Best time to visit Mahe

Best time: December to March (estimate).
Climate: Tropical coast; north-east monsoon October-December on the east coast, south-west monsoon in Mahe (estimate).

Dates to plan around in Puducherry

Bastille Day celebrations — Puducherry: 14 July (estimate)
Masi Magam — Puducherry beaches: February-March; date to confirm

Where to stay in Mahe

No stays have been verified for Mahe yet — our guide lists a stay only after checking it with an official source.

Quick answers about Mahe

What is Mahe known for?

Former French enclave on the Kerala coast.

What is the one place not to miss in Mahe?

St. Theresa Shrine. The Shrine of St. Theresa of Avila at Mahe is one of the oldest Shrines in India and probably the oldest in Malabar. According to the historical document, “De Missione Mahinensi in Malabaribus Commentarius” by Rev. (district portal; wording is the source's own claim)

Which is the nearest railway station to Mahe?

See "Getting there".

Which is the nearest airport to Mahe?

Puducherry (PNY) (Incredible India).

When is the best time to visit Mahe?

December to March (estimate).

How many places are there to visit in Mahe?

Our guide lists 8 places in Mahe district, Puducherry, across district headquarters, temples, churches and ashrams, beaches, rivers and wetlands, museums and culture.

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